Events
Career Services hosts career fairs, professional development workshops, and other programs throughout the academic year. A full list of our upcoming events can be found below and on Handshake, UAF's job board and networking platform.
Please join us for our Fall 2023 Career Fair events...
Accounting Recruitment Week
CBSM Accounting Day | Friday, Sempteber 22, 2023
Join us for Accounting Recruitment Week!
Accounting Day | September 22nd
Interviews | October 4th-20th
Students and alumni are invited to learn about the diverse career paths they can experience with an accounting degree, network with employers from Alaska and beyond, as well as pursue internship or employment opportunties.
There is no need to register for Meet the Firms or Accounting Recruitment Week ahead of time!
On the day of Meet the Firms, make sure to check in at one of our welcome tables for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
To get ready for Accounting Recruitment Week and stand out from the crowd:
- Join our virtual preparation workshops, where we’ll walk you through best practices to ace resumes, cover letters, interviews, and more.
- Make an appointment with Career Services, where a career advisor will work with you one-on-one to review your resume, coach you in networking, and answer any career-related questions.
- Don’t have time to schedule an appointment? Drop by our office in Eielson 304 during our walk-in hours for a quick resume review, no appointment required. Please bring your current resume with you.
Registration is now open!
CBSM Accounting Day | Friday, September 22nd, 2023 | 1pm - 7 pm AKT
UAF Wood Center — 1731 South Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK 99775
Interviews
October 4th-20th
Welcome to Accouting Recruitment Week at the University of Alaska Fairbanks! Through this series of events, we look forward to connecting current studets and alumni with your accounting internship and career opportunties!
To register, and to find more event information, please visit our employer guide.
Fall 2023 Career Fair
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 10am-3pm | UAF Wood Center
Join us at the Fall Career Fair!
Thursday, October 12th, 2023 | 10am - 3pm AKT | Wood Center
Connect with companies and organizations seeking candidates from all majors and discover full-time, part-time, seasonal, and internship positions. Represented industries include the engineering, arts, business, education, science, and more!
Registration for the Fall Career Fair will open on Tuesday, August 28th. Log into Handshake and register to learn more about the employers attending the fair. If you're new to Handshake and looking to get started, head to our Handshake help page.
On the day of the fair, make sure to check in at one of our welcome tables for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!
To get ready for the fair and stand out from the crowd:
- Visit our Career fair preparation guide to find tips and tricks for career fair success.
- Join our virtual preparation workshops, where we’ll walk you through best practices to ace resumes, cover letters, interviews, and more.
- Make an appointment with Career Services, where a career advisor will work with you one-on-one to review your resume, coach you in networking, and answer any career-related questions.
- Don’t have time to schedule an appointment? Drop by our office in Eielson 304 during our walk-in hours for a quick resume review, no appointment required. Please bring your current resume with you.
Career fair FAQs You are not required to register ahead of time, but it’s strongly encouraged. Registering
will let you see what employers will be attending and will give employers the opportunity
to reach out to you before the fair, giving you an advantage over students/alumni
who don’t register in advance. Career Services will also send registered attendees
helpful tips and info leading up to the fair! Yes! Please come to one of our welcome tables to check in. By checking in on the day
of the fair, you will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card! The fair will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Wood Center, downstairs in the mall area and upstairs in the ballroom. Be sure to visit both
floors! You can stop by any time and stay as long as you’re able. The Wood Center’s physical address is 1731 South Chandalar Dr., Fairbanks, AK 99775.
For parking information, please visit the UAF parking page. Some students and alumni might not be in Fairbanks, or your schedule might prevent
you from attending. Even if you can’t make it, you can still apply for any jobs or
internships posted on Handshake! Visit the Handshake event page to see the full list of employers attending the fair and all of their open positions. UAF career fair attendees are not required to bring a resume. However, many employers
collect resumes at our fairs. If you’re actively seeking a position, you should bring
a few copies of your resume to hand out to employers you’re interested in. For more advice on how to write or update your resume, check out our career fair preparation guide or make an appointment with Career Services for one-on-one support! Formal business attire is not required, but we recommend wearing a neat and clean
button-down, sweater, or graphic-free shirt. Remember to bring comfortable shoes —
you may be walking or standing for a long time. For more career fair success tips and tricks, check out our career fair preparation guide!
Employer Registration for Fall '23 Career Fair is FULL! Please email nrgoff@alaska.edu to be added to the waitlist.
Thursday, October 12th, 2023 | 10 am - 3 pm AKT
UAF Wood Center — 1731 South Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK 99775
University of Alaska Fairbanks Career Services invites you to join us for the Fall Career Fair. We look forward to connecting current students and alumni with your internship and career opportunities! This will be an excellent chance to reruit for current and future job openings as well as network to encourage interest in your organization and in your field of work.
To register, and to find more event information, please visit our employer career fair guide.
Student Workshops
To register and receive the link for any of our virtual workshops, visit our events page on Handshake. If you're new to Handshake, see our Handshake help page. If you are not a UAF affiliate and do not have access to Handshake, please contact Director of Career Services Nicole Goff at nrgoff@alaska.edu.
Resume Basics
Virtual | Tuesday, September 19th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm AKT | Register for Resume Basics on Handshake
Join UAF Career Services for a virtual resume workshop. We will go over resume best
practices and provide you with feedback on your own resume.
How to Use Handshake
Virtual | Thursday, September 21st | 1:00pm - 2:00pm AKT | Register for How to Use Handshake on Handshake
Join UAF Career Services for a virtual workshop for students & alumni to learn how
to best use Handshake. We will go over how to create a profile, how to search for
jobs, and many other features that Handshake has to offer!
Writing a Cover Letter
Virtual | Tuesday, September 26th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm AKT | Register for Writing a Cover Letter on Handshake
Join UAF Career Services for a virtual cover letter workshop. We will go over the
basics of how to write a cover letter and provide you with feedback on your own cover
letter.
Career Fair Preparation
Virtual | Tuesday, October 3rd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm AKT | Register Career Fair Preparation on Handshake
Join UAF Career Services for a virtual career fair preparation workshop. We will provide
information on how to get ready for the career fair and how to prepare an elevator
pitch.
Interview Preparation
Virtual | Tuesday, October 5th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm AKT | Register for Interview Preparation on Handshake
Whether you have an interview coming up or just want to prepare, join us for a virtual
workshop on interview preparation. We will go over the basics of interviewing, virtual
versus in-person interviews, and much more!
Employer Information Sessions
Handshake Profile Tips
Virtual | Friday, September 1 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKT |
Join Career Services for a virtual workshop for employers looking to improve their
Handshake profiles and learn more about recruiting within the platform. Employers
are welcome to register in advance in order to receive email reminders.
Career Fair Recruiting Tips
Virtual | Friday, October 6 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKT
Join Career Services for a virtual workshop for employers looking to improve their
Handshake profiles and learn more about recruiting at the Fall Career Fair. Employers
are welcome to register in advance in order to receive email reminders.
Walk-In Advising — Resume Review
Eielson 304 | 9:00am - 1:00pm AKT
Wednesday, September 20th
Tuesday, September 26th
Wednesday, October 4th
Drop by Career Services in Eielson 304 for a quick resume review appointment. Please bring your current resume with you! These drop in appointments are typically 15-20 minutes long. No registration is required.
Need a virtual option? Join our Zoom drop-in room during any of the times above!
UAF JCPenney Suit-Up Sale
August 19th - October 30
Dress to impress at your next networking event, interview, and job by updating your wardrobe! UAF Career Services is excited to partner with JCPenney as they launch their annual sale. Join us for the JCPenney Suit-Up sale from August 19th to October 29, 2023. Participate virtually or at your local store!
Text UAFAIRBANKS to 67292 to receive your 30% off coupon code.
For more information on qualifying coupon items, visit the JCPenney suit-up sale event page on Handshake.
Student Employee Job Fair
Thursday, September 7th from 12pm-3pm in the Wood Center Mall Area
Join us in the Wood Center to connect with a variety of departments across campus looking to hire you! Student jobs allow you to have a flexible work schedule all while gaining valuable work experience and earning transferable skills! No registration required!